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The rufous-necked hornbill, aka rufous-cheeked hornbill, hails from Bhutan, northeastern India, Arunachal Pradesh, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. They prefer mature, dense, evergreen and broadleaf forests, as well as dry woodlands. Due to substantial habitat destruction, hunting, and trapping, these birds are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Their […]

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With 45 known species of hornbill, there are many variations of these fascinating birds to favor. These birds can be found in Africa, Asia, and Melanesia. They like primary lowland rainforests with plenty of tall, fruit-bearing trees. Some can also be found in wet evergreen and mixed deciduous forests. Most, […]

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With all the turmoil in the world today, I thought I’d write an article that is on the adorable side. We need more adorable. The puffin is Iceland’s most revered bird. They are also quite the tourist attraction to boot. They have also been observed using tools. Puffins are listed […]

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Per special request, I am doing an article on the duck. These birds are related to swans and geese. They are mostly aquatic birds living in both freshwater and saltwater habitats and they are found on every continent except for Antarctica. But then, not much does live in Antarctica, right? […]

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